Ambassador William J. Garvelink with UPC Rector Ngoy Boliya and American Corner Coordinator Gaston Likango

American Corner Opens in Kinshasa

The U.S. Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, William Garvelink, inaugurated the American Corner in Kinshasa on Tuesday, April 2, 2008.  The Kinshasa American Corner is located at the Protestant University of the Congo (UPC).

Ambassador Garvelink and UPC Rector Ngoy Boliya officially cut the red, white and blue ribbon to open the American Corner.  The officials attending the ceremony toured the facility followed by an audience of approximately 150 people.

The opening of this American Corner was greeted enthusiastically by UPC students who are eager to use the resources.  The American Corner offers computers connected to the internet as well as books, CD-ROMs and other resources.  The American Corner is free to all users and is open to the public. (complete text)